Pluralis is a layered delay plugin that splits audio by mid/side, left/right, loudness, or frequency, applying independent delays to each part for unique effects.
Purpose and Core Concept
Pluralis is a delay plugin built around a unique layered design. Unlike standard delays that process the whole signal uniformly, Pluralis splits audio into two components and applies a separate delay to each. This enables creative effects that are difficult or impossible with conventional delay units.
The plugin includes two regular delays with controls for Time, Feedback, and Colour, so it can also produce standard, mix-ready delay sounds. The distinctive power lies in four split modes: Mid/Side, Left/Right, Quiet/Loud, and Low/High. Each mode divides the signal differently, allowing independent delay processing on each part.
Signal Splitting Modes
Mid/Side mode separates the center (mid) from the stereo sides, letting you delay the center and sides independently—useful for focusing on vocals or widening the stereo image. Left/Right mode splits the signal into left and right channels, enabling distinct delays on each side for extreme or subtle stereo effects.
Quiet/Loud mode uses a Crossover dial to split audio by loudness, so quieter and louder parts receive different delays. Low/High mode splits by frequency around an adjustable crossover, allowing separate delays for low and high frequencies. Each mode gives total flexibility in how delays are applied.
Modulation and Visualization
Pluralis includes two modulation sections, each with controls for Level, Rate, Feedback, and Dispersion. These allow you to shape how modulation affects the delay parameters, adding movement and dynamics. The modulation can be finely tuned to create evolving delay effects.
The interface provides clear visualization: each delay chain shows input and output levels and frequency information. The four modes are logically placed, and modulation areas are easy to set up. This visual feedback helps you understand exactly what is happening and maintain control over the delays.
Workflow and Practical Use
Pluralis is suited for creative sound design and mixing. Use Mid/Side mode to add depth to a vocal without affecting the stereo sides, or Left/Right for wide ping-pong effects. Quiet/Loud can emphasize transients, while Low/High lets you clean up mud by delaying low frequencies differently.
The plugin ships with preset folders for each mode, plus artist presets from Zardonic, to inspire quick starts. It uses internal 64-bit processing and a smart bypass to avoid clicks. An intelligent sleep mode reduces CPU when no processing is needed, and updates are free for life.
Key features
- Two regular delays with Time, Feedback, and Colour controls
- Four signal split modes: Mid/Side, Left/Right, Quiet/Loud, Low/High
- Two modulation sections with Level, Rate, Feedback, and Dispersion
- Clear visualization of delay chains and levels
- Presets for each mode plus artist presets
- License file activation without iLok or internet
- 64-bit audio processing at any sampling rate
- Smart bypass and intelligent sleep on silence
Best for
Pluralis is ideal for producers and sound designers seeking unconventional delay effects. It excels at processing stereo elements, dynamics, or frequency bands independently, making it perfect for adding movement to pads, creating rhythmic textures, or cleaning up mixes with frequency-specific delays.